New Jersey Eviction Notice

Date of Notice: [[Date of Notice]]

TO (Tenant / Occupant(s)): [[Tenant Full Legal Name(s)]]
[[Tenant Current Address / Premises, Unit if applicable]]
[[City]], New Jersey [[ZIP Code]]

FROM (Landlord / Owner or Authorized Agent): [[Landlord or Agent Full Legal Name]]
[[Landlord Mailing Address]]
[[City]], New Jersey [[ZIP Code]]
Phone: [[Landlord Phone]] | Email: [[Landlord Email]]

RE: Notice to Quit / Eviction Notice, Premises at [[Full Property Address]], [[City]], New Jersey [[ZIP Code]]

1. Legal Basis and Good Cause Requirement

This notice is issued pursuant to the New Jersey Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 et seq., and related statutes (including N.J.S.A. 2A:18-53 and court rules governing the Special Civil Part).

Under the Anti-Eviction Act, a landlord may remove a residential tenant only for "good cause" as enumerated in N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1. "No-fault" evictions are generally not permitted for most residential tenants protected by the Act. The notice must state the specific statutory ground(s) relied upon.

This document is a notice only. It does not constitute a court filing, judgment, or order authorizing removal. Only after proper service of this notice (where required), expiration of any applicable cure or notice period, filing of a complaint in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Special Civil Part, and obtaining a judgment for possession and writ of possession may actual removal occur. Self-help evictions (changing locks, shutting off utilities, removing doors or property, harassment, or threats) are strictly prohibited and may expose the landlord to damages, penalties, and criminal liability.

2. Notice Type and Statutory Ground(s)

Type of Notice (select and complete one or more as applicable):

• [ ] Non-Payment of Rent, 3-Business-Day Notice to Pay or Quit (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(a) and related provisions). Tenant has failed to pay rent after proper demand. This notice demands payment of rent or surrender of the Premises within three (3) business days after service.

• [ ] Lease Violation (Curable), Notice to Cure or Quit (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(b) or (c)). Tenant has breached a term of the lease that is capable of cure. Tenant has a reasonable opportunity to cure (typically as specified in the lease or by court practice) before further action.

• [ ] Lease Violation (Non-Curable) or Other Good Cause, Unconditional Quit Notice (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1(b), (c), (d), (e), etc.). Specific grounds: [[e.g., "Substantial damage to the Premises", "Conduct that has adversely affected the health or safety of other tenants or neighbors", "Conviction of a drug offense on or near the Premises", "Willful or grossly negligent conduct causing substantial damage", "Failure to pay a lawful rent increase after proper notice", "Other good cause per statute"]].

• [ ] Owner-Occupied / Personal Use or Other Limited Grounds (as permitted under specific subsections of N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1, e.g., owner or immediate family intends to occupy, conversion, or other enumerated cause). Details: [[Specify exact subsection and facts]].

Specific Grounds and Factual Basis (required, be detailed and factual):
[[Provide specific facts, dates, amounts, prior notices, lease sections violated, and any supporting documentation references. Example: "Failure to pay rent in the amount of $[[Rent Owed]] for the months of [list months]. Total rent demanded: $[[Total]]. Prior written demands dated [dates] were ignored. Rent ledger attached as Exhibit A."]]

3. Premises

The residential premises subject to this notice are:

[[Full Property Address, including apartment/unit/suite number]]
[[City]], New Jersey [[ZIP Code]]
Block: [[Block]] Lot: [[Lot]] (if known)

4. Amounts Owed (Non-Payment Cases)

Total Rent Demanded: $[[Total Rent Owed, rent only; do not include late fees or other charges unless expressly permitted for this ground]]

Period Covered: [[e.g., "Monthly rent of $X.XX due on the 1st of each month for the period [start] through [end]"]]

Additional Recoverable Amounts (if any, itemized and lawful): [[List only amounts permitted by lease and law for the specific ground; note if late fees, attorney fees, or court costs are excluded from this demand]]

Demand: You are hereby demanded to pay the above rent in full within the notice period or to vacate and surrender possession of the Premises.

5. Notice Period, Deadline, and Cure

You must either:
- Pay the full amount demanded (for non-payment notices), or
- Cure the violation (for curable lease violations), or
- Vacate the Premises

on or before 11:59 p.m. on [[Exact Deadline Date, e.g., the third (3rd) business day after proper service for non-payment]].

Business Day Definition: For purposes of the 3-business-day notice, "business days" generally exclude Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays observed by the New Jersey courts. The day of service is typically excluded from the count; confirm exact computation with current court rules and forms.

Cure Period for Lease Violations: For curable breaches, you have the full reasonable period stated in this notice (or as required by the lease or court) to cure the specific violation(s) described. If cured, the tenancy may continue (subject to any other defaults). If not cured within the period, Landlord may proceed with filing for eviction.

No Self-Help: Landlord will not change locks, shut off utilities, remove property, or use any other self-help method. All evictions require court process.

6. Demand to Pay, Cure, or Vacate; Consequences of Non-Compliance

If you fail to pay the rent demanded, cure the violation, or vacate as required by the deadline, Landlord will file a landlord-tenant complaint (summary dispossess action) in the Superior Court of New Jersey, Special Civil Part, in the county where the Premises is located. After filing, you will be served with court papers and will have an opportunity to appear, file an answer, and raise any legal defenses.

Only after obtaining a judgment for possession and issuance of a warrant for removal (writ of possession) by the court, and after any post-judgment waiting periods (including the 3-business-day period in non-payment cases during which you may still pay to avoid lockout), may the court officer or sheriff execute the warrant and remove you and your belongings.

Post-Judgment Payment Right (Non-Payment Cases): In residential non-payment cases, a tenant generally has the right to pay all rent due plus approved costs up to three (3) business days after a warrant for removal is served (or as otherwise provided by current court rules) to have the warrant dismissed and avoid eviction. Confirm current procedures with the court.

7. Service of Notice and Proof of Service

This notice is being served by one or more of the following methods permitted by law (check and complete):

• [ ] Personal delivery to Tenant on [[Service Date]] at [[Time and Location]] by [[Server Full Name]].
• [ ] Substituted service: left with a person of suitable age and discretion at the Premises on [[Service Date]] and mailed to Tenant at the Premises on [[Mail Date]].
• [ ] Posting in a conspicuous place on the Premises on [[Service Date]] and mailing a copy to Tenant at the Premises (and any other required address) on [[Mail Date]].
• [ ] Other method authorized by court rule or statute: [[Describe]].

Certificate / Affidavit of Service (to be completed by server):

I, [[Server Full Legal Name]], certify that on [[Service Date]] at approximately [[Time]], I served the above-named Tenant(s) / Occupant(s) with a true copy of this New Jersey Eviction Notice by the method(s) indicated above.

Server Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Service Date]]

Printed Name / Title: [[Server Name / Landlord / Process Server / Attorney]]

8. Landlord / Agent Signature and Verification

Landlord or Authorized Agent

Signature: ___________________________________________ Date: [[Date of Notice]]

Printed Name: [[Landlord or Agent Full Legal Name]]

Title: [[e.g., Landlord / Property Manager / Attorney-in-Fact]]

I verify that the grounds stated herein are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge, that any amounts demanded are lawfully due, and that this notice is issued in good faith for a permitted statutory ground.

9. Important Disclaimers, Tenant Rights, and Next Steps

• This is only a notice. Filing a court complaint is required to obtain a judgment and writ.
• Tenants have the right to appear in court, raise defenses (including but not limited to: improper notice, payment, retaliation, breach of warranty of habitability, discrimination, violation of rent control or other local ordinances, unconscionable rent increase, lack of good cause), request a hearing or trial, and seek legal assistance.
• Legal Services of New Jersey, local tenant rights organizations, or private counsel may provide representation. Low-income tenants may qualify for free legal help.
• Certain tenants may have additional protections (e.g., under federal CARES Act for covered properties, Section 8, or other subsidized housing, longer notice periods may apply).
• Retaliatory eviction for exercising legal rights (e.g., complaining about habitability, organizing, or reporting code violations) is prohibited.
• Landlords must comply with all applicable local rent control ordinances, registration requirements, and just-cause provisions where in effect (e.g., Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and other municipalities).
• Use of official court forms is strongly recommended where available. Language and procedures must comply with current statutes, court rules, and the Anti-Eviction Act.

LANDLORD / AGENT COPY, RETAIN WITH PROOF OF SERVICE DOCUMENTS

10. Detailed Landlord Instructions (After Serving This Notice)

1. Confirm the exact statutory subsection(s) that apply and that facts support "good cause."
2. Calculate and state the precise deadline using a calendar (exclude the day of service for 3-business-day notices; account for weekends/holidays).
3. Serve properly and document service thoroughly (photos of posting, certified mail receipts, affidavits).
4. If tenant pays or cures within the period, document the payment/cure and do not file (or dismiss if filed).
5. After the notice period expires without cure or vacating, prepare and file the complaint in the Superior Court, Special Civil Part. Pay filing fees and attach this notice plus proof of service.
6. Serve the summons and complaint as required by court rules (often by court officer or approved process server).
7. Attend any hearing or trial. Be prepared with ledgers, notices, photos, lease, and witnesses.
8. If judgment is obtained, request issuance of warrant for removal. The warrant will include a 3-business-day period in non-payment cases during which tenant may pay to avoid lockout.
9. Only court officers may execute removal. Do not interfere with or attempt self-help.
10. Consult the New Jersey Courts website (njcourts.gov) for current forms, filing instructions, fee schedules, and any updates to procedures under the Anti-Eviction Act.

11. Tenant Rights Summary (Informational Purposes)

Tenants receiving this notice may:
- Pay the rent demanded (non-payment) within the period to satisfy the notice.
- Cure curable violations within the cure period.
- File an answer or appearance in the Special Civil Part raising any legal defense or counterclaim.
- Request a hearing or trial.
- Negotiate a payment plan, move-out date, or settlement.
- Seek legal assistance from Legal Services or tenant advocacy groups.
- Assert protections under rent control, habitability laws, fair housing, or retaliation prohibitions.

This summary is not legal advice., -

*Sample template for New Jersey, not legal advice. Governed by the Anti-Eviction Act, N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1 and related statutes (as of 2026-06). For non-payment of rent: 3-business-day notice to pay or quit. For other grounds: notice periods and cure opportunities as specified by statute, lease, or court practice. All evictions require filing in Superior Court, Special Civil Part. No self-help eviction permitted. Local rent control and municipal ordinances may impose additional requirements. Verify all requirements, calculations, service methods, and current law against official New Jersey statutes, court rules, and forms before use. Invented values appear only in [[merge fields]].*

Quick Reference Table, Common NJ Anti-Eviction Act Grounds (N.J.S.A. 2A:18-61.1)

File only after proper notice expires without cure or payment. Use current court forms.